MPs should take more active role in RES development
Members of parliaments have an important role in the energy transition and development of renewable energy as they can shape laws, and the Energy Community is committed to engage them more and help them to make informed decisions. In this transition process the support and expertise of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) can be […]
EUSEW 2017 – What to watch out for this year
The programme is ready for the 2017 edition of the EUSEW Policy Conference, Europe’s most important conference on energy efficiency and renewables. Over 60 conference sessions will explore the latest thinking on sustainable energy policy, led by representatives of the European Commission, industry organisations, local authorities and NGOs. Dozens of activities complement these in the […]
REN21: Another record breaking year for renewable energy
Additions in installed renewable power capacity set new records in 2016, with 161 gigawatts (GW) installed, increasing total global capacity by almost 9% over 2015, to nearly 2,017 GW, the annual overview of the state of renewable energy published by REN21 showed. However, the energy transition is not happening fast enough to achieve the goals […]
Athens Electricity Forum: pace with EU energy policy must be kept
The Energy Community needs to keep pace with EU energy policy developments in order not to widen the gap between Member States’ and Energy Community Contracting Parties’ energy markets, it was stressed at the 22nd Electricity Forum. The Forum, the Energy Community’s biggest annual conference on electricity, took place on May 31 and June 1 […]
Energy Days – putting energy transition into hands of all Europeans
Across Europe throughout May and June the Energy Days events are sparking Europe’s transition to clean, secure and efficient energy as part of EU Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW). Organised by citizens and stakeholders across Europe, these events inspire private consumers, businesses, investors and future leaders to save energy and promote energy efficiency and renewables. Almost […]
Apply for European Green Capital title and European Green Leaf awards
The European Commission has launched today the competition for the 2020 European Green Capital and 2019 European Green Leaf Awards. For the first time, in order to celebrate the 10th year of the European Green Capital competition and to encourage more cities to apply, the Commission will award a financial incentive of EUR 350.000 to the […]
Twelve projects shortlisted for EU Sustainable Energy Awards 2017
Twelve finalists have been chosen for this year’s EU Sustainable Energy Awards, which recognise outstanding innovation in energy efficiency and renewables. The Awards are a major part of the EU Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW), back for its 12th edition on June 19-25, 2017. Winners will be announced at a prestigious Awards Ceremony in Brussels on […]
Participants of the second Energy Community Summer School are selected
The Energy Community Secretariat in consultation with a network of academic and research institutions of the participating countries has selected the participants of the second edition of the Energy Community Summer School, to take place in Ohrid in late summer this year. Following a call announced for the second Summer School in January 2017, 188 total […]